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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 169.36 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 169.36 and 118.78 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 169.36 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/169.36 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 169.36 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 20,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116.58/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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