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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 169.16 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 169.16 and 97.86 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 169.16 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/169.16 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 169.16 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 16,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,553.51/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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