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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.03 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.03 and 45.01 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.03 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.03 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.03 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 8,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238.18/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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