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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 169.28 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 169.28 and 73.53 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 169.28 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/169.28 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 169.28 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 12,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446.79/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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