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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 169.19 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 169.19 and 87.77 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 169.19 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/169.19 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 169.19 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 14,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.81/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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