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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 168.93 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 168.93 and 73.29 is: 101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 168.93 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/168.93 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 168.93 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 12,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,380.51/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.13

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