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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.38 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.38 and 87.48 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.38 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.38 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.38 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 14,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729.88/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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