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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 169.22 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 169.22 and 81.22 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 169.22 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/169.22 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 169.22 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 13,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744.05/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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