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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 184.36 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 184.36 and 71.67 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 184.36 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/184.36 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 184.36 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 13,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213.08/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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