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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 169.13 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 169.13 and 96.24 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 169.13 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/169.13 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 169.13 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 16,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.07/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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