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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.80 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.80 and 45.51 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.80 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.80 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.80 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 8,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364.74/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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