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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.45 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.45 and 96.14 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.45 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.45 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.45 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 16,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194.78/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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