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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.77 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.77 and 75.63 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.77 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.77 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.77 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 12,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764.08/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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