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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.54 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.54 and 71.19 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.54 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.54 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.54 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 13,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066.21/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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