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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 169.54 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 169.54 and 84.20 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 169.54 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/169.54 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 169.54 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 14,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275.27/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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