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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 169.49 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 169.49 and 70.37 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 169.49 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/169.49 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 169.49 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 11,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.81/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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