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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 168.68 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 168.68 and 118.27 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 168.68 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/168.68 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 168.68 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 19,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.78/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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