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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 169.20 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 169.20 and 83.79 is: 115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 169.20 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/169.20 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 169.20 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 14,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.27/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.57

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