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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.44 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.44 and 99.74 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.44 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.44 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.44 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 16,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800.21/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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