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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 168.97 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 168.97 and 116.22 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 168.97 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/168.97 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 168.97 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 19,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.11/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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