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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.71 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.71 and 71.10 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.71 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.71 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.71 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 13,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061.78/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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