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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 183.84 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 183.84 and 68.55 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 183.84 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/183.84 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 183.84 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 12,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602.23/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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