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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.65 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.65 and 87.31 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.65 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.65 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.65 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 14,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724.93/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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