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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.23 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.23 and 98.15 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.23 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.23 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.23 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 16,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.08/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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