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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.10 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.10 and 61.86 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.10 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.10 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.10 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 11,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,388.12/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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