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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 168.77 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 168.77 and 73.16 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 168.77 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/168.77 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 168.77 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 12,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347.21/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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