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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 184.02 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 184.02 and 54.18 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 184.02 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/184.02 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 184.02 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 9,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970.20/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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