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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.32 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.32 and 87.11 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.32 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.32 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.32 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 14,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.98/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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