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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 168.98 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 168.98 and 91.50 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 168.98 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/168.98 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 168.98 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 15,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461.67/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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