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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.25 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.25 and 81.27 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.25 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.25 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.25 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 13,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753.69/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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