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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 175.55 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 175.55 and 122.70 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 175.55 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/175.55 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 175.55 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 21,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539.37/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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