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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 169.38 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 169.38 and 83.94 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 169.38 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/169.38 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 169.38 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 14,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217.76/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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