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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 184.39 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 184.39 and 54.46 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 184.39 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/184.39 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 184.39 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 10,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041.88/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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