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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 168.35 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 168.35 and 95.78 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 168.35 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/168.35 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 168.35 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 16,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124.50/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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