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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.32 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.32 and 45.92 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.32 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.32 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.32 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 8,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,463.97/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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