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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 168.09 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 168.09 and 122.55 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 168.09 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/168.09 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 168.09 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 20,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.43/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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