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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182.98 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 182.98 and 53.56 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 182.98 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/182.98 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 182.98 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 9,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800.41/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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