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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 168.94 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 168.94 and 75.84 is: 104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 168.94 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/168.94 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 168.94 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 12,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812.41/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.64

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