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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 183.95 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 183.95 and 35.98 is: 53.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 183.95 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/183.95 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 183.95 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 6,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617.60/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.95

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