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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 183.62 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 183.62 and 71.10 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 183.62 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/183.62 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 183.62 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 13,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055.56/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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