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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.20 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.20 and 83.32 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.20 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.20 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.20 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 14,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097.53/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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