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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.96 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.96 and 70.01 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.96 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.96 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.96 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 11,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,828.04/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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