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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 169.05 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 169.05 and 96.17 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 169.05 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/169.05 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 169.05 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 16,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257.54/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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