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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.33 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.33 and 68.12 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.33 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.33 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.33 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 12,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.44/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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