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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 168.98 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 168.98 and 75.21 is: 103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 168.98 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/168.98 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 168.98 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 12,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.98/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.77

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