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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 169.30 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 169.30 and 117.48 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 169.30 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/169.30 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 169.30 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 19,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.36/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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