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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 168.78 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 168.78 and 83.03 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 168.78 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/168.78 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 168.78 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 14,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.96/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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