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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 170.22 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 170.22 and 121.25 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 170.22 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/170.22 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 170.22 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 20,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640.06/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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