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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.58 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.58 and 53.84 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.58 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.58 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.58 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 9,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883.95/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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