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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 168.77 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 168.77 and 100.67 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 168.77 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/168.77 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 168.77 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 16,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.08/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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