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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 184.07 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 184.07 and 54.22 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 184.07 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/184.07 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 184.07 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 9,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979.08/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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