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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 169.04 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 169.04 and 87.64 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 169.04 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/169.04 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 169.04 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 14,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814.67/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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