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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 184.48 and 40.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 184.48 and 40.73 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 184.48 = 40.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/184.48 = 40.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 184.48 × 40.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 7,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512.85/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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