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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 184.24 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 184.24 and 41.66 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 184.24 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/184.24 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 184.24 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 7,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.44/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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