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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 169.19 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 169.19 and 76.07 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 169.19 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/169.19 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 169.19 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 12,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870.61/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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