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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 168.36 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 168.36 and 101.40 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 168.36 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/168.36 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 168.36 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 17,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071.70/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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