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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 168.99 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 168.99 and 110.38 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 168.99 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/168.99 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 168.99 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 18,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653.12/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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