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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 183.96 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 183.96 and 71.25 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 183.96 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/183.96 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 183.96 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 13,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107.15/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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