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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 169.58 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 169.58 and 76.25 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 169.58 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/169.58 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 169.58 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 12,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929.63/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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