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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 169.43 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 169.43 and 94.79 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 169.43 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/169.43 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 169.43 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 16,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060.22/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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