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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 184.37 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 184.37 and 54.44 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 184.37 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/184.37 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 184.37 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 10,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037.70/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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