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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 183.38 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 183.38 and 68.27 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 183.38 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/183.38 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 183.38 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 12,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518.09/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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