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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.04 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.04 and 68.60 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.04 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.04 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.04 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 12,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624.40/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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