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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 167.28 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 167.28 and 120.16 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 167.28 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/167.28 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 167.28 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 20,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.36/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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