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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.70 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.70 and 94.10 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.70 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.70 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.70 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 15,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.45/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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