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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 183.87 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 183.87 and 68.68 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 183.87 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/183.87 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 183.87 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 12,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628.42/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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