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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 169.40 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 169.40 and 120.48 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 169.40 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/169.40 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 169.40 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 20,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.31/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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