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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 169.63 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 169.63 and 71.17 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 169.63 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/169.63 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 169.63 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 12,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071.97/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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