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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 168.93 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 168.93 and 97.92 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 168.93 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/168.93 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 168.93 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 16,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.63/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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