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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 183.13 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 183.13 and 45.04 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 183.13 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/183.13 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 183.13 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 8,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248.24/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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