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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.44 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.44 and 95.20 is: 131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.44 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.44 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.44 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 16,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.69/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.44

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