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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.40 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.40 and 35.60 is: 53.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.40 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.40 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.40 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 6,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.40/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.40

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