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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.48 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.48 and 92.61 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.48 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.48 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.48 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 15,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.93/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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