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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.83 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.83 and 86.09 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.83 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.83 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.83 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 14,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620.66/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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