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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 168.59 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 168.59 and 66.91 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 168.59 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/168.59 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 168.59 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 11,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280.10/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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