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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.67 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.67 and 35.78 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.67 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.67 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.67 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 6,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571.53/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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