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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 184.08 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 184.08 and 68.62 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 184.08 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/184.08 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 184.08 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 12,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.57/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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