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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.68 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.68 and 106.44 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.68 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.68 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.68 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 18,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.74/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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