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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 183.66 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 183.66 and 54.08 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 183.66 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/183.66 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 183.66 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 9,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932.33/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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