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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.78 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.78 and 68.37 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.78 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.78 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.78 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 12,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.04/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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