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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.84 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.84 and 101.69 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.84 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.84 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.84 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 17,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170.14/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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