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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 168.95 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 168.95 and 102.92 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 168.95 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/168.95 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 168.95 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 17,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388.33/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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