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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 168.96 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 168.96 and 83.68 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 168.96 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/168.96 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 168.96 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 14,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138.57/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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