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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 184.18 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 184.18 and 71.53 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 184.18 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/184.18 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 184.18 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 13,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174.04/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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