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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 169.03 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 169.03 and 73.40 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 169.03 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/169.03 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 169.03 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 12,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.04/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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