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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.90 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.90 and 68.45 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.90 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.90 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.90 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587.04/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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