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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 183.75 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 183.75 and 68.41 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 183.75 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/183.75 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 183.75 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 12,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.34/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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