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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.32 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.32 and 68.12 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.32 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.32 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.32 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 12,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487.76/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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