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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.98 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.98 and 75.90 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.98 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.98 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.98 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 12,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.58/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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