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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 168.91 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 168.91 and 89.76 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 168.91 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/168.91 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 168.91 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 15,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.36/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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