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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 168.65 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 168.65 and 73.10 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 168.65 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/168.65 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 168.65 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 12,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.11/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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