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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.84 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.84 and 97.86 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.84 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.84 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.84 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 16,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522.68/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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