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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 169.48 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 169.48 and 98.32 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 169.48 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/169.48 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 169.48 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 16,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.27/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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