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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 168.51 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 168.51 and 75.46 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 168.51 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/168.51 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 168.51 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 12,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.76/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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