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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 183.57 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 183.57 and 53.92 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 183.57 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/183.57 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 183.57 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 9,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.09/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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