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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.93, 184.41 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.93, 184.41 and 41.83 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.93 : 184.41 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.93/184.41 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.93x = 184.41 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.93x = 7,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713.87/122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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