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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.65 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.65 and 73.13 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.65 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.65 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.65 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 12,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.17/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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