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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.20 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.20 and 99.45 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.20 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.20 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.20 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 16,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826.94/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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