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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 169.52 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 169.52 and 96.76 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 169.52 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/169.52 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 169.52 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 16,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.76/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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