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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.54 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.54 and 73.73 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.54 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.54 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.54 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 12,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500.18/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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