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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 61.86 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.14 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.14 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.14 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 11,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,390.90/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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