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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 169.35 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 169.35 and 120.75 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 169.35 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/169.35 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 169.35 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 20,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,449.01/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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