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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.30 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.30 and 90.86 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.30 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.30 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.30 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 15,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.90/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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