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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.86 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.86 and 61.89 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.86 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.86 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.86 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 11,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379.10/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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