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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.75 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.75 and 68.43 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.75 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.75 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.75 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 12,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574.01/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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