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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.74 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.74 and 75.63 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.74 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.74 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.74 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 12,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761.43/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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