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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.73 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.73 and 72.48 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.73 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.73 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.73 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 12,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.00/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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