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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 168.75 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 168.75 and 104.09 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 168.75 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/168.75 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 168.75 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 17,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.34/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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