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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.57 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.57 and 93.12 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.57 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.57 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.57 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 15,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.24/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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