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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 168.78 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 168.78 and 94.65 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 168.78 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/168.78 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 168.78 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 15,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975.03/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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