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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.69 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.69 and 53.92 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.69 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.69 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.69 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 9,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903.91/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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