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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 183.86 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 183.86 and 45.56 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 183.86 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/183.86 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 183.86 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 8,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376.66/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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