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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 183.98 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 183.98 and 61.87 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 183.98 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/183.98 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 183.98 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 11,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381.92/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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