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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 169.17 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 169.17 and 99.21 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 169.17 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/169.17 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 169.17 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 16,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783.36/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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