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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 169.56 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 169.56 and 95.13 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 169.56 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/169.56 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 169.56 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 16,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.24/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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