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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 168.45 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 168.45 and 94.61 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 168.45 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/168.45 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 168.45 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 15,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.05/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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