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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 169.41 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 169.41 and 73.68 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 169.41 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/169.41 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 169.41 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 12,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482.13/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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