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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 183.15 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 183.15 and 35.43 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 183.15 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/183.15 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 183.15 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 6,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488.32/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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