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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.69 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.69 and 73.82 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.69 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.69 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.69 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 12,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526.52/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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