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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 168.87 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 168.87 and 70.63 is: 97.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 168.87 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/168.87 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 168.87 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 11,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927.29/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.45

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