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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 184.32 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 184.32 and 45.86 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 184.32 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/184.32 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 184.32 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 8,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452.92/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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