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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.56 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.56 and 45.33 is: 68.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.56 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.56 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.56 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 8,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.55/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.00

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