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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 168.82 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 168.82 and 119.27 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 168.82 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/168.82 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 168.82 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 20,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133.72/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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