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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 167.12 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 167.12 and 122.80 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 167.12 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/167.12 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 167.12 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 20,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.34/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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