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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 169.51 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 169.51 and 99.66 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 169.51 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/169.51 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 169.51 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 16,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892.52/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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