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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.34 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.34 and 81.29 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.34 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.34 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.34 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 13,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,765.24/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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