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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 168.71 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 168.71 and 91.25 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 168.71 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/168.71 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 168.71 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 15,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394.17/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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