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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 169.48 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 169.48 and 79.14 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 169.48 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/169.48 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 169.48 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 13,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.65/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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