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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.51 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.51 and 45.30 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.51 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.51 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.51 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 8,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313.00/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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