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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.57 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.57 and 82.97 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.57 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.57 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.57 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 13,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.73/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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