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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 182.97 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 182.97 and 53.58 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 182.97 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/182.97 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 182.97 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 9,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804.22/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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