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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 169.87 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 169.87 and 120.74 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 169.87 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/169.87 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 169.87 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 20,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.10/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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