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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.33 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.33 and 120.24 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.33 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.33 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.33 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 20,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240.00/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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