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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 168.66 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 168.66 and 100.42 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 168.66 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/168.66 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 168.66 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 16,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.84/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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