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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.31 and 39.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.31 and 39.98 is: 59.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.31 = 39.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.31 = 39.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.31 × 39.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 7,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328.29/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.94

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