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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 184.46 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 184.46 and 54.46 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 184.46 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/184.46 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 184.46 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 10,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045.69/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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