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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.23 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.23 and 118.27 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.23 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.23 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.23 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 20,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.83/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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