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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.93, 184.41 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.93, 184.41 and 45.88 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.93 : 184.41 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.93/184.41 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.93x = 184.41 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.93x = 8,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,460.73/122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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