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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.44 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.44 and 72.97 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.44 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.44 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.44 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 12,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290.28/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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