Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 183.08 and 68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122.06, 183.08 and 68 is: 101.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122.06 : 183.08 = 68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122.06/183.08 = 68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122.06x = 183.08 × 68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122.06x = 12,449.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,449.44/122.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101.99
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