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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 184.05 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 184.05 and 71.42 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 184.05 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/184.05 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 184.05 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 13,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144.49/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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