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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.76 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.76 and 54.03 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.76 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.76 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.76 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 9,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928.55/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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