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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 168.68 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 168.68 and 70.50 is: 97.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 168.68 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/168.68 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 168.68 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 11,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891.94/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.28

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