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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.44 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.44 and 89.31 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.44 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.44 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.44 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 15,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042.93/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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