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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 168.50 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 168.50 and 104.70 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 168.50 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/168.50 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 168.50 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 17,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.95/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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