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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.70 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.70 and 70.50 is: 97.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.70 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.70 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.70 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 11,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893.35/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.28

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