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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 183.98 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 183.98 and 45.67 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 183.98 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/183.98 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 183.98 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 8,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402.37/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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