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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 169.35 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 169.35 and 81.19 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 169.35 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/169.35 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 169.35 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 13,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749.53/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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