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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.41 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.41 and 72.27 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.41 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.41 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.41 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 12,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.61/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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