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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 168.96 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 168.96 and 91.47 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 168.96 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/168.96 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 168.96 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 15,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.77/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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