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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.96 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.96 and 89.74 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.96 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.96 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.96 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 15,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.47/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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