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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.45 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.45 and 68.22 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.45 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.45 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.45 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 12,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.96/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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