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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 168.95 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 168.95 and 101.66 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 168.95 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/168.95 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 168.95 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 17,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174.87/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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