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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 168.23 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 168.23 and 95.75 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 168.23 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/168.23 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 168.23 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 16,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109.00/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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