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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.88 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.88 and 35.91 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.88 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.88 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.88 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 6,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602.34/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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