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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 168.98 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 168.98 and 73.34 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 168.98 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/168.98 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 168.98 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 12,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.99/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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