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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 184.22 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 184.22 and 68.80 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 184.22 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/184.22 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 184.22 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 12,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673.99/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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