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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 168.71 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 168.71 and 106.98 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 168.71 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/168.71 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 168.71 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 18,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.06/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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