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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.32 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.32 and 76 is: 104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.32 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.32 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.32 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 12,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.32/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.79

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