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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 168.83 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 168.83 and 119.12 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 168.83 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/168.83 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 168.83 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 20,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111.03/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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