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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 168.77 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 168.77 and 73.20 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 168.77 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/168.77 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 168.77 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 12,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.96/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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