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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 168.98 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 168.98 and 99.06 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 168.98 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/168.98 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 168.98 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 16,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739.16/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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