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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 183.39 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 183.39 and 68.18 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 183.39 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/183.39 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 183.39 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 12,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502.61/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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