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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 169.36 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 169.36 and 93.62 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 169.36 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/169.36 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 169.36 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 15,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855.48/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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