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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 169.55 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 169.55 and 91.86 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 169.55 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/169.55 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 169.55 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 15,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574.11/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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