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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 168.70 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 168.70 and 89.45 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 168.70 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/168.70 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 168.70 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 15,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090.22/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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