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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.82 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.82 and 73.24 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.82 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.82 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.82 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 12,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364.38/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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