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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.24 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.24 and 36.14 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.24 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.24 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.24 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 6,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657.33/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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