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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 184.16 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 184.16 and 71.38 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 184.16 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/184.16 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 184.16 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 13,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145.34/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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