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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 184.47 and 41.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 184.47 and 41.82 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 184.47 = 41.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/184.47 = 41.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 184.47 × 41.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 7,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.54/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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