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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 168.96 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 168.96 and 99.30 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 168.96 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/168.96 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 168.96 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 16,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.73/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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