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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.08 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.08 and 102.60 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.08 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.08 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.08 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 17,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.01/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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