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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.98 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.98 and 35.96 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.98 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.98 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.98 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 6,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614.82/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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