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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.92 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.92 and 87.48 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.92 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.92 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.92 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 14,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.01/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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