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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.62 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.62 and 109.08 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.62 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.62 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.62 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 18,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392.52/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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