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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 169.41 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 169.41 and 115.86 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 169.41 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/169.41 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 169.41 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 19,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627.84/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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