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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.49 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.49 and 36.31 is: 54.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.49 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.49 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.49 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 6,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698.46/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.47

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