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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 168.84 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 168.84 and 116.88 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 168.84 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/168.84 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 168.84 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 19,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734.02/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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