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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.47 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.47 and 98.28 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.47 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.47 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.47 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 16,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.51/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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