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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.89 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.89 and 98.60 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.89 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.89 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.89 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 16,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751.15/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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