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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 169.41 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 169.41 and 87.96 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 169.41 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/169.41 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 169.41 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 14,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901.30/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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