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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.28 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.28 and 54.38 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.28 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.28 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.28 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 10,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021.15/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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