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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.71 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.71 and 73.86 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.71 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.71 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.71 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 12,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533.93/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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