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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.20 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.20 and 110.40 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.20 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.20 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.20 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 18,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.28/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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