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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.86 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.86 and 94.68 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.86 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.86 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.86 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 15,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.66/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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