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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 168.40 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 168.40 and 98.82 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 168.40 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/168.40 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 168.40 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 16,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641.29/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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