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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 184.07 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 184.07 and 61.85 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 184.07 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/184.07 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 184.07 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 11,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,384.73/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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