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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.01 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.01 and 36.50 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.01 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.01 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.01 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 6,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679.87/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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