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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 183.13 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 183.13 and 35.42 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 183.13 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/183.13 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 183.13 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 6,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486.29/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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