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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 168.58 and 73.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 168.58 and 73.00 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 168.58 = 73.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/168.58 = 73.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 168.58 × 73.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 12,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.64/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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