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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 168.91 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 168.91 and 117.26 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 168.91 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/168.91 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 168.91 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 19,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.25/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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