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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 183.76 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 183.76 and 35.86 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 183.76 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/183.76 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 183.76 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 6,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.63/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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