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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 91.32 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.72 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.72 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.72 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 15,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406.67/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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