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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 168.80 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 168.80 and 91.44 is: 125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 168.80 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/168.80 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 168.80 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 15,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.30/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.87

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