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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 169.49 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 169.49 and 104.11 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 169.49 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/169.49 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 169.49 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 17,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.92/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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