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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 168.41 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 168.41 and 120.08 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 168.41 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/168.41 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 168.41 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 20,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223.39/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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