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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.16 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.16 and 98.39 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.16 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.16 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.16 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 16,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643.65/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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