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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 168.76 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 168.76 and 101.70 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 168.76 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/168.76 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 168.76 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 17,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162.89/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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