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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 169.68 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 169.68 and 120.82 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 169.68 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/169.68 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 169.68 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 20,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.74/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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