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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 168.63 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 168.63 and 75.56 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 168.63 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/168.63 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 168.63 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 12,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740.84/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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