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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.16 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.16 and 70.13 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.16 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.16 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.16 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 11,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.99/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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