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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 169.04 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 169.04 and 103.02 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 169.04 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/169.04 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 169.04 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 17,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.50/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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