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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 168.40 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 168.40 and 104.64 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 168.40 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/168.40 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 168.40 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 17,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.38/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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