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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.57 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.57 and 108.43 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.57 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.57 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.57 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 18,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278.05/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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