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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 183.02 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 183.02 and 52.61 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 183.02 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/183.02 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 183.02 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 9,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627.50/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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