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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 169.59 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 169.59 and 81.46 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 169.59 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/169.59 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 169.59 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 13,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814.80/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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