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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.30 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.30 and 53.73 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.30 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.30 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.30 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 9,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848.71/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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