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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 169.52 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 169.52 and 99.58 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 169.52 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/169.52 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 169.52 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 16,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.80/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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