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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.08 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.08 and 61.78 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.08 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.08 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.08 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 11,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.46/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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