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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.84 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.84 and 97.83 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.84 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.84 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.84 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 16,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.62/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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