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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.46 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.46 and 72.96 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.46 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.46 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.46 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 12,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290.84/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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