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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.34 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.34 and 41.72 is: 62.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.34 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.34 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.34 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 7,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689.85/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.56

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