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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 168.43 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 168.43 and 72.97 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 168.43 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/168.43 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 168.43 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 12,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290.34/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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