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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.40 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.40 and 87.07 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.40 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.40 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.40 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 14,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.59/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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