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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 168.90 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 168.90 and 73.24 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 168.90 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/168.90 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 168.90 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 12,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370.24/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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