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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.58 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.58 and 71.59 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.58 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.58 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.58 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 13,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.08/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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