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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.57 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.57 and 66.88 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.57 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.57 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.57 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 11,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273.96/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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