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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.99 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.99 and 54.81 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.99 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.99 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.99 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 10,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139.37/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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