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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.89 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.89 and 71.24 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.89 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.89 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.89 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 13,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099.58/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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