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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 169.53 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 169.53 and 73.07 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 169.53 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/169.53 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 169.53 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 12,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387.07/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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