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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 184.13 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 184.13 and 71.40 is: 107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 184.13 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/184.13 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 184.13 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 13,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.88/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.00

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