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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.96 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.96 and 96.26 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.96 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.96 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.96 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 16,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.05/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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