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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 168.72 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 168.72 and 106.80 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 168.72 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/168.72 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 168.72 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 18,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.30/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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