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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.72 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.72 and 45.45 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.72 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.72 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.72 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 8,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.07/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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