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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.83 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.83 and 93.16 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.83 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.83 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.83 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 15,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728.20/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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