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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.12 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.12 and 89.12 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.12 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.12 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.12 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 14,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982.85/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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