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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 169.80 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 169.80 and 94.04 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 169.80 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/169.80 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 169.80 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 15,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.99/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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