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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 168.91 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 168.91 and 75.83 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 168.91 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/168.91 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 168.91 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 12,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,808.45/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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