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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 168.81 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 168.81 and 106.29 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 168.81 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/168.81 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 168.81 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 17,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.81/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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