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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 183.34 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 183.34 and 53.79 is: 80.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 183.34 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/183.34 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 183.34 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 9,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.86/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.64

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