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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.06 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.06 and 68.72 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.06 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.06 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.06 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 12,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648.60/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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