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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.67 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.67 and 72.43 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.67 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.67 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.67 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 12,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,216.44/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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