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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 183.22 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 183.22 and 70.86 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 183.22 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/183.22 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 183.22 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 12,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982.97/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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