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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.12 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.12 and 81.15 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.12 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.12 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.12 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 13,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.09/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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