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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.88 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.88 and 91.45 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.88 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.88 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.88 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 15,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,444.08/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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