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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 71.64 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.08 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.08 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.08 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 13,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.49/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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