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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.32 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.32 and 98.68 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.32 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.32 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.32 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 16,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.32/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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