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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 168.82 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 168.82 and 94.59 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 168.82 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/168.82 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 168.82 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 15,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.37/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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