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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 167.64 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 167.64 and 116.85 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 167.64 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/167.64 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 167.64 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 19,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588.73/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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