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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 169.26 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 169.26 and 87.33 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 169.26 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/169.26 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 169.26 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 14,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781.48/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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