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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.44 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.44 and 41.86 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.44 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.44 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.44 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 7,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720.66/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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