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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.96 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.96 and 45.64 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.96 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.96 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.96 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 8,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.93/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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