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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.35 and 31.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.35 and 31.60 is: 47.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.35 = 31.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.35 = 31.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.35 × 31.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 5,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.46/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.40

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