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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.96 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.96 and 106.80 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.96 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.96 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.96 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 18,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044.93/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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