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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 183.94 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 183.94 and 41.50 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 183.94 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/183.94 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 183.94 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 7,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632.59/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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