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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 169.23 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 169.23 and 83.28 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 169.23 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/169.23 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 169.23 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 14,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093.47/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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