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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.97 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.97 and 75.84 is: 104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.97 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.97 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.97 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 12,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814.68/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.64

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