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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.26 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.26 and 53.71 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.26 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.26 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.26 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 9,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.57/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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