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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 183.84 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 183.84 and 71.17 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 183.84 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/183.84 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 183.84 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 13,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083.89/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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