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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.55 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.55 and 83.58 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.55 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.55 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.55 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 14,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170.57/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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