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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.17 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.17 and 54.25 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.17 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.17 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.17 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 9,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991.22/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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