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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.54 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.54 and 89.56 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.54 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.54 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.54 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 15,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094.44/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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