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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 183.96 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 183.96 and 68.63 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 183.96 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/183.96 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 183.96 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 12,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624.26/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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