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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 169.62 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 169.62 and 86.05 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 169.62 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/169.62 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 169.62 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 14,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.80/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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