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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.84 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.84 and 107.07 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.84 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.84 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.84 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 18,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077.70/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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