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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.32 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.32 and 118.30 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.32 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.32 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.32 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 19,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912.26/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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