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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 168.87 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 168.87 and 121.17 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 168.87 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/168.87 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 168.87 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 20,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.98/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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