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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.99 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.99 and 91.30 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.99 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.99 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.99 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 15,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427.49/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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