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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 703.21 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 703.21 and 122.14 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 703.21 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/703.21 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 703.21 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 85,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,890.07/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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