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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.56 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.56 and 93.83 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.56 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.56 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.56 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 15,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908.97/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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