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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.99 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.99 and 67.20 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.99 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.99 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.99 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 11,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,355.24/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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