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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 184.02 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 184.02 and 68.50 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 184.02 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/184.02 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 184.02 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 12,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605.37/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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