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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.37 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.37 and 45.25 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.37 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.37 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.37 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 8,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296.35/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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