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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.50 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.50 and 72.32 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.50 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.50 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.50 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 12,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.62/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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