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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 168.73 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 168.73 and 94.52 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 168.73 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/168.73 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 168.73 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 15,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948.55/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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