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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 169.10 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 169.10 and 117.22 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 169.10 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/169.10 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 169.10 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 19,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821.90/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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