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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.68 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.68 and 75.60 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.68 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.68 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.68 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 12,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.83/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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