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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.73 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.73 and 81.57 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.73 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.73 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.73 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 13,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844.88/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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