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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.81 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.81 and 89.79 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.81 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.81 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.81 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 15,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157.45/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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