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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 169.40 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 169.40 and 73.67 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 169.40 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/169.40 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 169.40 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 12,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,479.70/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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