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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.10 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.10 and 73.44 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.10 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.10 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.10 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418.34/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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