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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 168.78 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 168.78 and 73.20 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 168.78 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/168.78 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 168.78 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 12,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,354.70/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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