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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 168.51 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 168.51 and 73 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 168.51 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/168.51 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 168.51 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 12,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.23/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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