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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.56 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.56 and 93.88 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.56 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.56 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.56 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 15,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.41/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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