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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 182.93 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 182.93 and 53.50 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 182.93 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/182.93 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 182.93 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 9,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786.76/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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