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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.60 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.60 and 89.65 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.60 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.60 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.60 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 15,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.99/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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