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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 168.19 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 168.19 and 101.20 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 168.19 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/168.19 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 168.19 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 17,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.15/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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