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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 169.23 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 169.23 and 91.51 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 169.23 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/169.23 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 169.23 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 15,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486.24/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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