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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 169.74 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 169.74 and 81.54 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 169.74 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/169.74 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 169.74 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 13,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.34/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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