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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.37 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.37 and 116.75 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.37 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.37 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.37 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 19,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657.20/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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