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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 169.42 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 169.42 and 71.02 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 169.42 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/169.42 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 169.42 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 12,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032.21/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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