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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.48 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.48 and 35.68 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.48 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.48 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.48 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 6,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546.57/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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