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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 182.78 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 182.78 and 68.10 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 182.78 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/182.78 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 182.78 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 12,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447.32/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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