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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.96 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.96 and 71.27 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.96 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.96 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.96 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 13,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109.91/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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