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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 169.70 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 169.70 and 76.29 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 169.70 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/169.70 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 169.70 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 12,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946.35/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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