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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 183.66 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 183.66 and 36.94 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 183.66 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/183.66 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 183.66 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 6,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784.22/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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