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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.99 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.99 and 73.33 is: 101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.99 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.99 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.99 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 12,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.29/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.20

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