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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.19 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.19 and 87.06 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.19 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.19 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.19 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 14,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642.62/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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