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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 169.31 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 169.31 and 94.86 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 169.31 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/169.31 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 169.31 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 16,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060.27/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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