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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.14 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.14 and 36.08 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.14 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.14 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.14 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 6,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643.68/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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