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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 168.56 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 168.56 and 72.35 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 168.56 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/168.56 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 168.56 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 12,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.01/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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