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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 169.15 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 169.15 and 73.41 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 169.15 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/169.15 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 169.15 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 12,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416.72/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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