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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 183.89 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 183.89 and 54.21 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 183.89 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/183.89 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 183.89 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 9,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968.41/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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