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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 171.36 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 171.36 and 122.40 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 171.36 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/171.36 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 171.36 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 20,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974.46/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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