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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 169.62 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 169.62 and 93.82 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 169.62 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/169.62 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 169.62 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 15,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913.75/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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