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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 93.09 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.72 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.72 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.72 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 15,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.14/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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