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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 168.66 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 168.66 and 73.12 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 168.66 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/168.66 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 168.66 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 12,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.42/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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