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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.31 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.31 and 68.16 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.31 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.31 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.31 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 12,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494.41/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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