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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 169.53 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 169.53 and 79.26 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 169.53 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/169.53 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 169.53 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 13,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436.95/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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