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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.77 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.77 and 68.34 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.77 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.77 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.77 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 12,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559.45/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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