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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.13 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.13 and 61.91 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.13 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.13 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.13 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 11,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,398.26/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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