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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 183.98 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 183.98 and 41.52 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 183.98 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/183.98 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 183.98 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 7,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639.64/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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