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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 168.21 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 168.21 and 97.47 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 168.21 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/168.21 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 168.21 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 16,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,395.43/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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