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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.88 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.88 and 89.26 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.88 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.88 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.88 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 15,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.38/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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