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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.03 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.03 and 45.65 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.03 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.03 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.03 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 8,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400.68/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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