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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.43 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.43 and 45.28 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.43 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.43 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.43 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 8,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306.00/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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