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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 168.88 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 168.88 and 98.92 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 168.88 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/168.88 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 168.88 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 16,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,705.61/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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