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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.40 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.40 and 87.52 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.40 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.40 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.40 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 14,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738.37/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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