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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.51 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.51 and 68.21 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.51 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.51 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.51 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 12,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.30/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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