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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 169.24 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 169.24 and 96.48 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 169.24 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/169.24 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 169.24 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 16,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328.28/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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