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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 169.49 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 169.49 and 73.76 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 169.49 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/169.49 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 169.49 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 12,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501.87/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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