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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 168.57 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 168.57 and 106.54 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 168.57 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/168.57 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 168.57 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 17,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959.45/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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