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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 183.36 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 183.36 and 45.20 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 183.36 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/183.36 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 183.36 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 8,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.65/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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