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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 168.32 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 168.32 and 89.30 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 168.32 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/168.32 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 168.32 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 15,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.53/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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