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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.30 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.30 and 98.79 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.30 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.30 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.30 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 16,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.36/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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