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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 184.07 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 184.07 and 54.18 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 184.07 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/184.07 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 184.07 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 9,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.91/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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