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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 168.92 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 168.92 and 95.03 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 168.92 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/168.92 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 168.92 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 16,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.62/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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