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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 182.98 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 182.98 and 53.53 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 182.98 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/182.98 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 182.98 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 9,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794.33/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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