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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 183.83 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 183.83 and 71.10 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 183.83 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/183.83 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 183.83 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 13,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069.96/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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