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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.24 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.24 and 97.54 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.24 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.24 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.24 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 16,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410.37/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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