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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.88 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.88 and 116.18 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.88 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.88 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.88 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 19,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,620.48/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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