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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 183.86 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 183.86 and 61.66 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 183.86 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/183.86 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 183.86 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 11,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,336.81/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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