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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.19 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.19 and 68.77 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.19 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.19 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.19 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 12,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.75/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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