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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.33 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.33 and 68.31 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.33 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.33 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.33 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 12,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523.27/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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