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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 183.81 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 183.81 and 31.24 is: 46.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 183.81 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/183.81 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 183.81 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 5,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741.26/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.85

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