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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 168.15 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 168.15 and 89.14 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 168.15 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/168.15 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 168.15 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 14,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988.89/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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