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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 168.42 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 168.42 and 120.52 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 168.42 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/168.42 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 168.42 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 20,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.98/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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