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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.58 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.58 and 99.64 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.58 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.58 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.58 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 16,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.95/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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