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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.38 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.38 and 118.04 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.38 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.38 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.38 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 19,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.14/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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