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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.72 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.72 and 70.53 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.72 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.72 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.72 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 11,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,970.35/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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