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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.88 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.88 and 68.56 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.88 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.88 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.88 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 12,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.81/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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