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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.30 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.30 and 71.58 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.30 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.30 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.30 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 13,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.19/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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