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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 168.90 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 168.90 and 94.88 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 168.90 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/168.90 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 168.90 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 16,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.23/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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