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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 169.88 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 169.88 and 107.49 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 169.88 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/169.88 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 169.88 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 18,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.67/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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