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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.96 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.96 and 73.32 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.96 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.96 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.96 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 12,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388.15/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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