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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 184.36 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 184.36 and 36.22 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 184.36 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/184.36 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 184.36 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 6,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677.34/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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