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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 168.84 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 168.84 and 102.80 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 168.84 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/168.84 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 168.84 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 17,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.75/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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