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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.67 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.67 and 54 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.67 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.67 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.67 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 9,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918.05/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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