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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.72 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.72 and 73.19 is: 101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.72 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.72 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.72 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 12,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.05/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.00

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