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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 184.01 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 184.01 and 45.63 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 184.01 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/184.01 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 184.01 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 8,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396.15/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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