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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 168.63 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 168.63 and 89.54 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 168.63 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/168.63 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 168.63 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 15,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.13/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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