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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 168.80 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 168.80 and 98.06 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 168.80 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/168.80 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 168.80 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 16,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551.19/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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