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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.53 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.53 and 91.13 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.53 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.53 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.53 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 15,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356.95/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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