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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 169.29 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 169.29 and 76.04 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 169.29 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/169.29 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 169.29 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 12,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,873.55/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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