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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 168.68 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 168.68 and 66.97 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 168.68 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/168.68 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 168.68 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 11,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296.33/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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