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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 169.05 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 169.05 and 94.82 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 169.05 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/169.05 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 169.05 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 16,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.32/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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