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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.69 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.69 and 98.10 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.69 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.69 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.69 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 16,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.59/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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