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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.14 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.14 and 73.42 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.14 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.14 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.14 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418.26/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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