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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 169.04 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 169.04 and 98 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 169.04 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/169.04 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 169.04 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 16,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.43/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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