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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 184.55 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 184.55 and 68.76 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 184.55 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/184.55 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 184.55 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 12,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689.31/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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