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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.17 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.17 and 72.80 is: 100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.17 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.17 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.17 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 12,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314.55/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.46

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