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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.91 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.91 and 94.78 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.91 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.91 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.91 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 16,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.29/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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