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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 183.22 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 183.22 and 53.72 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 183.22 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/183.22 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 183.22 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 9,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.58/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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