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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 168.86 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 168.86 and 75.72 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 168.86 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/168.86 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 168.86 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 12,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785.70/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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