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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.15 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.15 and 54.26 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.15 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.15 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.15 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 9,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991.82/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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