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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 183.46 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 183.46 and 45.28 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 183.46 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/183.46 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 183.46 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 8,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.01/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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