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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 168.13 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 168.13 and 118.77 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 168.13 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/168.13 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 168.13 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 19,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967.65/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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