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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 169.52 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 169.52 and 73.71 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 169.52 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/169.52 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 169.52 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 12,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494.95/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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