Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183 and 46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122, 183 and 46 is: 69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122 : 183 = 46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122/183 = 46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122x = 183 × 46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122x = 8,418 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,418/122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69
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