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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.44 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.44 and 120.26 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.44 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.44 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.44 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 20,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,256.59/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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