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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.15 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.15 and 70.68 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.15 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.15 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.15 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 12,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945.04/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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