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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 183.17 and 70.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 183.17 and 70.64 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 183.17 = 70.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/183.17 = 70.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 183.17 × 70.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 12,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.34/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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