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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.72 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.72 and 87.84 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.72 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.72 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.72 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 14,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.36/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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