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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 168.79 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 168.79 and 70.57 is: 97.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 168.79 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/168.79 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 168.79 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 11,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910.31/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.37

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