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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.69 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.69 and 121.19 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.69 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.69 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.69 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 20,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443.96/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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