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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.72 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.72 and 68.52 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.72 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.72 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.72 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 12,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588.49/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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