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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 168.56 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 168.56 and 73.10 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 168.56 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/168.56 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 168.56 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 12,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.74/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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