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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 169.11 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 169.11 and 87.66 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 169.11 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/169.11 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 169.11 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 14,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824.18/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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