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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 169.59 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 169.59 and 76.29 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 169.59 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/169.59 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 169.59 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 12,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,937.67/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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