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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.61 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.61 and 45.35 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.61 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.61 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.61 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 8,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326.71/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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