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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.51 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.51 and 87.13 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.51 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.51 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.51 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 14,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.28/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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