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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.37 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.37 and 104.66 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.37 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.37 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.37 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 17,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.60/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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