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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 183.90 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 183.90 and 67.80 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 183.90 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/183.90 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 183.90 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 12,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468.42/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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