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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.23 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.23 and 68.71 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.23 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.23 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.23 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 12,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658.44/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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