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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 169.15 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 169.15 and 73.44 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 169.15 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/169.15 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 169.15 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 12,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421.77/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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