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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 169.09 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 169.09 and 76.50 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 169.09 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/169.09 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 169.09 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 12,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935.39/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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