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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.92 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.92 and 45.59 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.92 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.92 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.92 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 8,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,383.77/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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