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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.23 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.23 and 71.43 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.23 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.23 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.23 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 13,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.55/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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