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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.61 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.61 and 53.89 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.61 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.61 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.61 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 9,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894.61/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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