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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 168.98 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 168.98 and 70.69 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 168.98 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/168.98 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 168.98 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 11,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944.69/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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