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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 168.90 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 168.90 and 83.72 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 168.90 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/168.90 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 168.90 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 14,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140.31/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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