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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.75 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.75 and 53.12 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.75 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.75 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.75 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 9,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761.46/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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