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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 184.15 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 184.15 and 45.71 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 184.15 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/184.15 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 184.15 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 8,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416.58/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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