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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 169.37 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 169.37 and 73.61 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 169.37 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/169.37 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 169.37 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 12,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467.33/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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