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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 169.47 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 169.47 and 108.86 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 169.47 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/169.47 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 169.47 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 18,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448.50/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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