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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 183.25 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 183.25 and 68.20 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 183.25 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/183.25 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 183.25 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 12,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.65/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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