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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.95, 169.74 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.95, 169.74 and 96.67 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.95 : 169.74 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.95/169.74 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.95x = 169.74 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.95x = 16,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,408.77/122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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