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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.34 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.34 and 45.87 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.34 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.34 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.34 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 8,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455.68/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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