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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 168.40 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 168.40 and 94.12 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 168.40 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/168.40 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 168.40 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 15,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849.81/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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