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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 169.21 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 169.21 and 96.49 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 169.21 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/169.21 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 169.21 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 16,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325.74/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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