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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.84 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.84 and 116.21 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.84 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.84 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.84 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 19,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.47/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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