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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.49 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.49 and 68.27 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.49 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.49 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.49 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 12,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526.86/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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