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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 183.96 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 183.96 and 68.50 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 183.96 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/183.96 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 183.96 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 12,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600.00/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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