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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 169.47 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 169.47 and 104.37 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 169.47 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/169.47 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 169.47 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 17,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.58/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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