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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.11 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.11 and 81.10 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.11 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.11 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.11 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 13,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.82/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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