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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 169.11 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 169.11 and 98.03 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 169.11 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/169.11 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 169.11 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 16,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577.60/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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