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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.61 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.61 and 105.73 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.61 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.61 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.61 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 17,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827.14/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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