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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 183.22 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 183.22 and 45.12 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 183.22 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/183.22 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 183.22 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 8,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267.00/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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