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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.72 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.72 and 119.12 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.72 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.72 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.72 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 20,097.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097.93/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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