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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 168.82 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 168.82 and 69.88 is: 96.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 168.82 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/168.82 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 168.82 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 11,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,796.86/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.44

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