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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 184.02 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 184.02 and 68.59 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 184.02 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/184.02 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 184.02 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 12,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621.93/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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