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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.13 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.13 and 41.66 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.13 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.13 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.13 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 7,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669.73/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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