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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.99 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.99 and 94.99 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.99 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.99 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.99 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 16,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.04/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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