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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 168.98 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 168.98 and 91.35 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 168.98 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/168.98 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 168.98 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 15,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.87/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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