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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184 and 41.54 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 7,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.36/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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