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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 168.71 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 168.71 and 104.91 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 168.71 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/168.71 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 168.71 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 17,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699.87/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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