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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.89 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.89 and 117.14 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.89 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.89 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.89 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 19,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.34/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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