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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.96 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.96 and 121.52 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.96 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.96 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.96 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 20,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532.02/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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