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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.59 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.59 and 94.58 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.59 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.59 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.59 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 15,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943.93/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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