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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 183.34 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 183.34 and 68.03 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 183.34 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/183.34 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 183.34 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 12,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.62/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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