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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.63 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.63 and 91.29 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.63 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.63 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.63 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 15,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394.23/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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