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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 168.98 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 168.98 and 73.41 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 168.98 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/168.98 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 168.98 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404.45/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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