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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 169.08 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 169.08 and 73.40 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 169.08 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/169.08 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 169.08 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 12,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.47/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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