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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 169.67 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 169.67 and 76.31 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 169.67 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/169.67 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 169.67 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 12,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947.28/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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