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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 168.58 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 168.58 and 73.04 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 168.58 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/168.58 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 168.58 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 12,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,313.28/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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