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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.42 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.42 and 83.16 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.42 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.42 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.42 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 14,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005.81/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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