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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.93, 169.62 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.93, 169.62 and 70.46 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.93 : 169.62 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.93/169.62 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.93x = 169.62 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.93x = 11,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951.43/122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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