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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 184.23 and 54.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 184.23 and 54.31 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 184.23 = 54.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/184.23 = 54.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 184.23 × 54.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 10,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005.53/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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