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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.82 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.82 and 68.78 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.82 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.82 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.82 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.56/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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