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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.20 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.20 and 73.52 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.20 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.20 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.20 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 12,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438.74/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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