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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 169.67 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 169.67 and 73.83 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 169.67 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/169.67 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 169.67 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 12,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.89/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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