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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 169.38 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 169.38 and 73.66 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 169.38 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/169.38 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 169.38 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 12,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476.53/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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