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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 168.81 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 168.81 and 106.34 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 168.81 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/168.81 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 168.81 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 17,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951.26/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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