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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 183.27 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 183.27 and 70.96 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 183.27 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/183.27 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 183.27 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 13,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004.84/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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