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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 168.72 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 168.72 and 107.59 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 168.72 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/168.72 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 168.72 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 18,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.58/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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