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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.72 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.72 and 66.99 is: 92.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.72 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.72 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.72 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 11,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302.93/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.45

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