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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.26 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.26 and 107.14 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.26 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.26 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.26 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 18,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134.01/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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