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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 184.32 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 184.32 and 71.55 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 184.32 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/184.32 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 184.32 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 13,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186.82/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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