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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 168.94 and 87.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 168.94 and 87.61 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 168.94 = 87.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/168.94 = 87.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 168.94 × 87.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 14,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800.28/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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