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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 183.73 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 183.73 and 35.83 is: 53.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 183.73 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/183.73 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 183.73 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 6,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582.60/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.73

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