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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 168.92 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 168.92 and 117.24 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 168.92 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/168.92 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 168.92 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 19,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804.18/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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