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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 168.87 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 168.87 and 104.20 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 168.87 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/168.87 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 168.87 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 17,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.25/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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