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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.21, 183.33 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.21, 183.33 and 68.45 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.21 : 183.33 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.21/183.33 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.21x = 183.33 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.21x = 12,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548.02/122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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