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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 169.13 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 169.13 and 98.05 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 169.13 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/169.13 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 169.13 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 16,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.20/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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