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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.16 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.16 and 91.53 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.16 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.16 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.16 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 15,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,482.76/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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