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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 183.70 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 183.70 and 67.68 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 183.70 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/183.70 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 183.70 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 12,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432.82/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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