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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 168.84 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 168.84 and 96.14 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 168.84 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/168.84 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 168.84 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 16,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.28/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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