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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 169.49 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 169.49 and 87.90 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 169.49 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/169.49 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 169.49 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 14,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.99/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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