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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.93 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.93 and 89.82 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.93 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.93 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.93 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 15,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173.29/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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