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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.41 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.41 and 53.78 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.41 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.41 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.41 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 9,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862.60/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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