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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 168.23 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 168.23 and 92.87 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 168.23 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/168.23 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 168.23 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 15,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623.06/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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