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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 169.64 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 169.64 and 98.44 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 169.64 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/169.64 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 169.64 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 16,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699.36/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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