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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.49 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.49 and 72.29 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.49 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.49 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.49 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 12,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180.14/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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