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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.65 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.65 and 102.61 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.65 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.65 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.65 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 17,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304.63/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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