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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 169.28 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 169.28 and 73.58 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 169.28 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/169.28 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 169.28 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 12,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454.41/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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