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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 168.42 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 168.42 and 117.98 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 168.42 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/168.42 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 168.42 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 19,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869.97/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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