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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 169.46 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 169.46 and 81.38 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 169.46 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/169.46 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 169.46 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 13,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790.65/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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