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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 169.36 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 169.36 and 73.63 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 169.36 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/169.36 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 169.36 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 12,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469.98/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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