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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183.11 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183.11 and 53.56 is: 80.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183.11 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183.11 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183.11 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 9,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807.63/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.36

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