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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.19 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.19 and 95.38 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.19 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.19 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.19 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 16,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136.80/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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