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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.12 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.12 and 53.54 is: 80.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.12 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.12 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.12 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 9,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804.24/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.36

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