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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.25 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.25 and 41.66 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.25 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.25 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.25 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 7,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.86/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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