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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.50 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.50 and 89.44 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.50 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.50 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.50 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 15,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.64/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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