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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 184.40 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 184.40 and 45.83 is: 68.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 184.40 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/184.40 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 184.40 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 8,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451.05/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.77

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