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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.91 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.91 and 99.28 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.91 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.91 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.91 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 16,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769.38/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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