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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 168.55 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 168.55 and 89.50 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 168.55 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/168.55 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 168.55 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 15,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.38/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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