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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.38 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.38 and 68.13 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.38 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.38 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.38 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 12,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493.34/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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