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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 183.94 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 183.94 and 61.80 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 183.94 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/183.94 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 183.94 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 11,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,367.49/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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