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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.40 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.40 and 97.22 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.40 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.40 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.40 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 16,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.85/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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