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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 184.04 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 184.04 and 54.28 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 184.04 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/184.04 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 184.04 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 9,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989.37/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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