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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.87 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.87 and 70.69 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.87 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.87 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.87 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 12,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926.17/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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