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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 168.98 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 168.98 and 99.26 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 168.98 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/168.98 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 168.98 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 16,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.95/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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