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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 169.07 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 169.07 and 87.66 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 169.07 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/169.07 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 169.07 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 14,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.83/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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