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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 168.80 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 168.80 and 69.88 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 168.80 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/168.80 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 168.80 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 11,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.68/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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