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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 183.86 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 183.86 and 71.43 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 183.86 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/183.86 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 183.86 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 13,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.20/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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