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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.80 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.80 and 71.26 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.80 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.80 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.80 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 13,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,097.31/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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