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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.63 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.63 and 79.29 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.63 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.63 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.63 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 13,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449.57/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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