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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 173.51 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 173.51 and 122.10 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 173.51 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/173.51 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 173.51 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 21,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185.57/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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