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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.69 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.69 and 45.40 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.69 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.69 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.69 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 8,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338.61/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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