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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 184.06 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 184.06 and 61.78 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 184.06 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/184.06 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 184.06 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 11,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,371.23/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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