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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.42 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.42 and 72.92 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.42 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.42 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.42 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 12,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.19/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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