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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 169.42 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 169.42 and 88.28 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 169.42 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/169.42 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 169.42 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 14,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,956.40/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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