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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 168.72 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 168.72 and 100.26 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 168.72 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/168.72 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 168.72 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 16,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.87/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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