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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 168.60 and 69.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 168.60 and 69.70 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 168.60 = 69.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/168.60 = 69.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 168.60 × 69.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 11,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751.42/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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