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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.24 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.24 and 71.48 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.24 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.24 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.24 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 13,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169.76/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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