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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 168.66 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 168.66 and 118.55 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 168.66 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/168.66 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 168.66 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 19,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994.64/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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