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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 184.27 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 184.27 and 45.83 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 184.27 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/184.27 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 184.27 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 8,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445.09/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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