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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 184 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 184 and 31.37 is: 47.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 184 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/184 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 184 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 5,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772.08/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.05

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