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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 169.06 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 169.06 and 104.20 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 169.06 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/169.06 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 169.06 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 17,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.05/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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