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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 169.73 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 169.73 and 88.13 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 169.73 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/169.73 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 169.73 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 14,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.02/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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