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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 169.11 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 169.11 and 83.82 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 169.11 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/169.11 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 169.11 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 14,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174.80/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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