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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 184 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 184 and 54.20 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 184 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/184 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 184 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 9,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.80/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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