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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 169.56 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 169.56 and 95.43 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 169.56 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/169.56 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 169.56 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 16,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180.63/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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