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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.94 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.94 and 68.65 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.94 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.94 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.94 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 12,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,626.85/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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