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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.64 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.64 and 100.48 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.64 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.64 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.64 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 16,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.95/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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