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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 168.81 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 168.81 and 105.80 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 168.81 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/168.81 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 168.81 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 17,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860.26/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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