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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 168.59 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 168.59 and 73.03 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 168.59 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/168.59 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 168.59 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 12,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312.13/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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