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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 183.40 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 183.40 and 70.96 is: 106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 183.40 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/183.40 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 183.40 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 13,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014.06/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.46

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