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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.77 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.77 and 45.50 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.77 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.77 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.77 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 8,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362.54/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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