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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.36 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.36 and 76.11 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.36 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.36 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.36 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 12,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889.16/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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