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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 168.57 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 168.57 and 66.89 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 168.57 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/168.57 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 168.57 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 11,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,276.07/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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