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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 168.93 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 168.93 and 105.18 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 168.93 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/168.93 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 168.93 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 17,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768.06/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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