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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.78 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.78 and 89.73 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.78 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.78 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.78 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 15,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.63/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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