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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.36 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.36 and 97.52 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.36 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.36 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.36 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 16,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.47/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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