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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.47 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.47 and 36.81 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.47 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.47 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.47 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 6,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753.99/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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