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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.64 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.64 and 71.19 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.64 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.64 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.64 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 12,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076.67/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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