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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.54 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.54 and 70.38 is: 97.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.54 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.54 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.54 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 11,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,860.65/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.12

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