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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169 and 105.03 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 17,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750.07/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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