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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 168.98 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 168.98 and 69.99 is: 96.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 168.98 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/168.98 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 168.98 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 11,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826.56/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.60

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