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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 169.20 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 169.20 and 70.14 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 169.20 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/169.20 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 169.20 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 11,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867.95/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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