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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.84 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.84 and 94.76 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.84 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.84 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.84 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 15,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998.43/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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