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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.28 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.28 and 120.54 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.28 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.28 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.28 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 20,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405.01/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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