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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.30 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.30 and 45.20 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.30 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.30 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.30 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 8,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285.16/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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