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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 168.99 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 168.99 and 91.34 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 168.99 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/168.99 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 168.99 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 15,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.55/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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