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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 183.88 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 183.88 and 61.77 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 183.88 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/183.88 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 183.88 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 11,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,358.27/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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