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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.27 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.27 and 53.69 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.27 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.27 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.27 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 9,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839.77/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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