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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.06 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.06 and 105.17 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.06 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.06 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.06 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 17,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778.67/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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