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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.34 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.34 and 54.43 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.34 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.34 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.34 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 10,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033.59/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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