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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.22 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.22 and 72.83 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.22 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.22 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.22 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 12,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324.90/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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