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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.66 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.66 and 45.39 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.66 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.66 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.66 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 8,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335.42/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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