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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 168.17 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 168.17 and 89.22 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 168.17 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/168.17 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 168.17 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 15,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004.13/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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