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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.34 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.34 and 72.86 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.34 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.34 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.34 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 12,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265.25/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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